Artist
Carl Milles (American, born Sweden, 1875–1955)American, born Sweden, 1875–1955
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Tree of Paradise
Datec. 1950
PlaceSweden
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilver pewter
Dimensions120 in. high (304.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Mabel Franklin Astin Bequest
Object number51.1
Not on view
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